Invasion corridor - Clan Ghost Bear

Commands & World

Ourse Keshik

Clan Ghost Bear Naval Reserve

Alpha Galaxy

Silveroot Keshik

1st Bear Guards

3rd Bear Guards

50th Striker Cluster

Beta Galaxy

Shrill Keshik

18th Bear Chevaliers

304th Assault Cluster

332nd Assault Cluster

14th Battle Cluster

Delta Galaxy

Jorgensson's Keshik

8th Bear Cuirassiers

73rd Battle Cluster

68th Striker Cluster

115th Striker Cluster

140th Striker Cluster

3.1. Periphery

Porthos (September 3049)

Attackers: Ourse Keshik

Defenders: MechWarrior Uchi Tikidomo (former DCMS officer)

Outcome: The destiny of this planet was decided by a duel. Uchi Tikidomo, a retired DCMS officer, fought for the liberty of his homeworld but was beaten by his opponent. In appreciation of his skills during the fight Tikidomo was made the speaker of this world for the Clans.

Santander's World (July 3052)

Attackers: 1st Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 7th Provisional Garrison Cluster (Clan Smoke Jaguar)

Outcome: The Ghost Bears fought a Trial of Possession for this world against its original conqueror Clan Smoke Jaguar for two reasons: first to test the strength of the Jaguars and second as revenge for the lost biding during the starting phase of the invasion. While the Bears won the Trial they did resort to unorthodox tactics.

3.2. Wave 1 (March-April 3050)

Constance (DC) April 3050

Attackers: 68th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: The Honor Guard (5 companies of 'Mechs + 2 armor regiments)

Outcome: The defenders used every opportunity to fight the invaders, including setting traps for the Ghost Bears and poisoning the general water supply. The commanding officer of the 68th Striker saw this as a breach of honor and called in reinforcements to wipe out the entire defending force.

Damian (FRR) March 3050

Attackers: 8th Bear Cuirassiers (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: Black Omen (a mercenary company)

Outcome: During its initial First Wave invasion Damian fell easily as the Black Omen company seemingly fled rather than face this new enemy. In truth, recognizing they could not defeat their opponent in open combat the mercenaries instead chose to hide, wait for the main force to pass, and then emerge to overrun the small garrison force left behind. In the Second Wave the 8th Bear Cuirassiers returned and retook Damian, showing no mercy to the Black Omen which barely survived long enough to escape off-world.

Holmsbu (FRR) March 3050

Attackers: 12th Bear Chevaliers (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: 7th and 8th Corrugated Lancers (2 armored regiments supported by infantry)

Outcome: The defending Lancers, frightened at the aspect of facing these heretofore-unknown invaders, quickly gave up the planet.

Pinnacle (FRR) March 3050

Attackers: 140th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: The Pinnacle Guardsmen (1 regiment of mechanized infantry)

Outcome: The defending infantry force had no chance when they meet the invader's OmniMechs in battle and the planet was quickly conquered.

Thule (FRR) March 3050

Attackers: 139th Striker Cluster (Alpha Galaxy) + 304th Assault Cluster (Beta Galaxy)+ 73rd Battle Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: 1st Hussars

Outcome: In the conquest of Thule Khan Karl Bourjon decided that all of Ghost Bear's invading Galaxies would be represented, and sent three Trinaries to face off against the defending Hussars. However the Ghost Bears immediately ran into problems as they began their assault on the planet: in addition to the inhospitable desert landscape, many units were destroyed by aerospace and artillery strikes, while the Hussars would retreat in the face of the Clan attacks to lessen their own losses. More reinforcements would be called in as the Hussars kept up their harassing attacks until they were forced to fight from prepared positions against the Golden Bears, where they were annihilated.

3.3. Wave 2 (May-June 3050)

Susquehanna (FRR) May 3050

Attackers: 14th Battle Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: Regal Death (a mercenary company supported by 2 battalions of heavy armor)

Outcome: A single Trinary to sent to face off against the defending mercenaries, who seemingly retreated in the face of the Ghost Bear attack. In truth it was only for them to set up an ambush which took out an entire Star, although this only served to anger the two surviving Stars which proceeded to wipe out the entire defending force. In the wake of this second ambush on as many worlds the Ghost Bears declared all mercenaries to be dezgra for which the rules of zellbrigen would not apply.

Jarett(DC) May 3050

Attackers: 1st Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 9th Alshain Regulars

Outcome: The conquest of Jarret involved the first major conflict between Clan Ghost Bear and the DCMS. Informed of the 9th Alshain's location on the planet by local ComStar allies, saKhan Theresa DelVillar personally led her Ghost Bear warriors against the inexperienced Kurita troops. Over the course of ten days the green 9th Alshain fought a mobile campaign with passion and fury which, although not enough to save their world, did impress the Bears enough to avoid killing the defenders when possible and instead take them as bondsmen. In the end a few surviving companies managed to escape off-world to Luzerne, only to fight the Smoke Jaguars later that year.

Trondheim(FRR) May 3050

Attackers: 3rd Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: Trondheim Freedom Defenders (2 mechanized infantry regiments 1 aerospace wing 2 battalions of heavy armor 1 'Mech company)

Outcome: Although the defenders were killed to the last man, they were able to take a number of Ghost Bears with them after having led several OmniMechs into a lava field.

3.4. Wave 3 (June 3050)

Last Frontier (FRR) June 3050

Attackers: Silveroot Keshik, Ourse Keshik, 1st Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 1st Freemen

Outcome: The elite of Clan Ghost Bear's invasion forces faced off against 1st Freemen, a medium-weight unit with little battle experience. Outnumbered and outmatched from the very start, the defenders nevertheless fought to the last man and extracted a heavy price against the invaders. In particular the mortal wound they inflicted upon Theresa DelVillar would have serious consequences for the Ghost Bears and the invasion.

Polcenigo (DC) July 3050

Attackers: 304th Assault Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: Polcenigo Guard (1 infantry regiment, 1 'Mech battalion)

Outcome: In an ironic twist the Ghost Bears were actually welcomed as liberators in their conquest of Polcenigo, a world ruled by the iron fist of a tyrannical dictator in league with drug lords. Assisted by an uprising of local citizens the Ghost Bears easily swept aside the defending Polcengio Guard, and the planet would serve as a key supply and trading center for the Ghost Bear invasion corridor.

Radlje (FRR) July 3050

Attackers: 115th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: 12th Rasalhagian Dragoons Free Company (4 'Mech lances supported by an infantry battalion)

Outcome: In response for the dishonor shown to her during batchal the 115th Striker's commander officer showed the defenders no mercy even as they tried to surrender. In punishment she would be forced to serve in the garrison unit tasked with occupying the planet so that she could come to better understand her victims.

3.5. Wave 4 (July-October 3050)

Casere (FRR) September 3050

Attackers: 3rd Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 2nd Hussars

Outcome: The 2nd Hussars was known for the fanatical loyalty to the republic. The cluster followed the lighter elements of the defenders in an old industrial sector. Then the main body of the Hussars started their assault. The Bears have to fight in close combat, which negate their range advantage. Impressed by such fighting style, the star colonel give order to capture as many soldiers as possible, but the Hussars fight to the last man.

Goito (FRR) October 3050

Attackers: 1st Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: The Hunting Revelers (2 armor battalions)

Outcome: The planetary defenders had no experience in real combat. The command retreat into an canyon during the fight with the clan forces. With no change to escape the Revelers were doomed.

Jezersko (FRR) September 3050

Attackers: 1st Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 1st and 2nd Jezersko Brigade (2 regiments of armor)

Outcome: The tanks of the defenders retreat back to a defense position, but with artillery support the Bears forced the armor unit in the open. They had no change against the clan force.

Pomme De Terre (FRR) September 3050

Attackers: 139th Striker Cluster (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: None

Outcome: The civilian leadership decided with a vote to surrender to the clans, because they feared high casualties by the local population.

Predlitz (FRR) September 3050

Attackers: 332nd Assault Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: 17th, 20th and 31st Rasalhagian Free Divisions (1 'Mech battalion 2 regiments of armor)

Outcome: All 3 defending unit meet their doom separately. The last Free Division was destroyed during a resupply phase from a hidden Bear force.

Soverzene (DC) October 3050

Attackers: Beta Galaxy

Defenders: 2nd Alshain Regulars 27th Dieron Regulars

Outcome: The planet was important to the DCMS. The normal defending force get reinforcement. This event was the reason for the invading with a full galaxy. The four cluster make two separated attacks. The 27th retreat in front of 2 approaching cluster, but the trap was only partial successful. The 2nd came to the support. All 4 cluster fight the IS forces several days long. The DCMS could rescue a handful of survivors.

Spittal (FRR) September 3050

Attackers: 140th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: 3rd and 4th Spittal Knights (2 Mech companies 1 battalion of infantry)

Outcome: The mechforces retreat under fire in a prepared canyon area, but their trap failed. With the lose of the supporting infantry the mechs where over run.

Vipaava (FRR) August 3050

Attackers: 14th Battle Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: 22nd Rasalhagian Free Company (1 'Mech company 2 regiments of infantry)

Outcome: The defenders meet the invaders in an open battle and lost. This was the last of such engagements, after that the FRR high command developed new strategies.

3.6. Wave 5 (November-December 3051)

Ghost Bear operation in wave 5

Alshain (DC) December 3051

Attackers: Alpha Galaxy

Defenders: 6th Alshain Regulars 2nd Sword of Light

Outcome: Both sides know that the fight for the world would get dirty. The entire Alpha Galaxy stand against two experienced DCMS units. The 1st Bear Guards start early their assault but were blocked by fire fights at all sides. The 6th Alshain used the terrain and fortified positions to bring the Guards to an hold. The Khan must order the other 2 cluster to break combat with the 2nd Sword of Light. That was difficult. The 2nd give ground, because they regroup and retreat back to a city. These development split the 3rd Bear Guards from the 50th Striker Cluster. The Guards survived by sheer will. During that time the 6th Alshain does their best to avoid any trap by the Ghost Bear. The Elementals could disarm hidden demolition charges which had could destroyed many mechs. The 2nd Sword headed to their Dropships and lifted off world. Pinned in place by two cluster, the remaining DCMS command fight for their lives. Then the third Cluster make an combat drop to deliver the final blow. But to the surprise of the Bears the 2nd Sword of light make also a combat drop. The chaotic situation was further increased with the arrival of the planetary militia. That was the change for both DCMS commands to escape the melee and save back to space.

Ardoz (DC) February 3052

Attackers: 3rd Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: Unknown

Outcome: Since the capture of the world and the following blackout through the destruction of the local HPG no new information are available.

Eguilles (DC) March 3052

Attackers: 115th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: 4th Arkab Legion

Outcome: The fight for the planet was hard for both sides. The defending 4th Arkab Legion were unprepared by the probing raids of the 115th Cluster. The officers of the Legions choose to fight and to kill as many enemies as possible. The assault at the center of the Ghost Bear was partial successful, because the Bears retreat. During 2 duelles the Star Colonel was killed. The Cluster running low of ammunition changed their omnimech configurations to energy weapons. The Legion had surrounded the clan warriors, but the collapse of the 2nd battalion was the signal for retreat. The 115th let the Legion go.

Halesowen (DC) January 3052

Attackers: 140th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: The Halesowen Protectors (1 'Mech company 1 regiment of infantry)

’’’Outcome:’’’ The battle on the planet was in someway unusual. The Bears ignored the conventional infantry and attacked the mechs. But the defenders had set a trap. Only 3 Omnimech from 10 survived. The clan commander call for reinforcement. The defenders could escape a second time the frustrated Ghost Bear. Then the clan fighter were called to strike at the artillery sites. That was to much pressure and the militia was destroyed.

Kaesong (DC) December 3051

Attackers: 14th Battle Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: Blue Lightning (a mercenary company)

Outcome: The mercenary command stranded accidental at this world and agreed to defend the planet against the an invasion from the clans. That happens only a short time later. The CO of the clan force give no mercy to in his regard honorless opponents. The Blue Lightning unit were destroyed in the capital.

Kempten (FRR) December 3051

Attackers: 12th Bear Chevaliers (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: Kempten Border Legion

Outcome: The planetary garrison used the batchall, to set a trap. The landing clans force agreed and were surprised by the modification made by the defenders. The clan warrior were confused, which allowed the Devastators tanks to destroy some mechs. But the tides changed quickly and the tanks were destroyed. The remaining militia was annihilated in short order after wards.

Krenice (DC) March 3052

Attackers: 12th Bear Chevaliers (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: 5th Amphibian Light Assault Group

Outcome: The Assault Group await the Chevaliers in hardened positions. The Bears tried to catch the defenders with their heavier equipment, but failed. The DCMS unit was so successful that they interrupted the supply lines of the enemy. The 12th were in the situation to push the 5th ALAG back from the awaiting droships. The Tai-sa send a company to lure the clan forces away into an ambush. The clan commander sent a trinary after the DCMS unit. The trinary disappeared without any notice. The 5th tried to break through the clan line, but the Chevaliers awaited them. The DCMS command was destroyed by the concentrated fire from all directions.

Mannedorf (DC) March 3052

Attackers: 304th Assault Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: The Gold Miners ('Mercanery company)

Outcome: The mercenary unit used the mines on this world as a trap to the invading clan force. The Ghost Bear got word of the plan and used an former SLDF base to their advantage. The defenders thought that they had won the engagement, but they were wrong. The Bears were ready to show the mercenaries the true might of the Clans.

Marawi (DC) January 3052

Attackers: 332nd Assault Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: 41st Dieron Regulars

Outcome: The DCMS unit was no match for the clan force. The initial landing was contest by artillery fire. The clan fighter find the location of the guns soon and silenced them forever. The omnimech used their new mobility to catch the green unit at the flank. That was the point were the 41st had no change to survive.

Maule (DC) February 3052

Attackers: 73rd Battle Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: 6th and 43rd Maule Armored Brigades

Outcome: The invasion was easy work for the Clan forces. But the rebellious behavior of the locals surprised the Ghost Bears. The clan leader allowed them greater liberties to calm the situation.

Rubigen (DC) April 3052

Attackers: 1st Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 4th Alshain Regulars

Outcome: The 4th Alshain prepared their defenses well. The Bear Guards were surprised by the sighting of 3 regiments. Then the clan troops start to firing on every visible enemy. Many were only holographic by the entertainment equipment of the park. The Star Colonel used his Elemental for an Head Hunter attempt, which failed. The Regulars had retreat in the meantime and start an guerrilla campaign. Every time when the Cluster pinned the enemy in place they disapproved. The Tai-sa chose to fight another day and give a general retreat order to his troops. Under heavy fighting only 3 companies were in condition to leave the world.

Setubal (DC) February 3052

Attackers: 50th Striker Cluster (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 21st Benjamin Regulars

Outcome: The Regulars divide their forces into equal parts, with the goal to pin the enemy between them. The Bears chose to fight one enemy force with their full might. The beleaguered Regulars call for the other half of the regiment, but the soldiers were confused. They start to fire on their own units. The Bears hold the line and forced the 21st Benjamin to give up.

Sheliak (DC) December 3051

Attackers: 68th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: Sheliak Professional Football League

Outcome: The future of the planet was decided in an football game. The home team was convinced that the locals could beat the invaders at this game. The outcome was terrifying. The clan team won the game with 84 to 3.

Sternwerde (DC) January 3052

Attackers: 1st Bear Guards (Alpha Galaxy)

Defenders: 7th Alshain Regulars

Outcome: The landing Bear units used the bad weather conditions for a combat drop at the position of the Regulars. The 7th were surprised and had difficult to fight the bears in their rear, but the CO give order to break through the lines of the Clans. The 1st Guards followed the retreating DCMS unit to a large lake. The Regulars could escape for a short time. The Bears knowing that the DCMS command will try to get to their Dropships and set a trap. The ambush was only partial successful, because the main body could retreat off world with the freely sacrifice of a few warriors.

Thessalonika (DC) November 3051

Attackers: Delta Galaxy

Defenders: 8th Alshain Regulars 12th Sun Zhang Academy Cadre

Outcome: The clan leader chose the 68th Striker cluster as the invading force. The 12th Cadre await the clan troops in the open and give ground when the battle started. The star colonel was surprised by the smooth operation, but then another Kuritan force arrived in the rear of the Bear unit. Pinned in a trap he must call another cluster as reinforcement. The 12th Cadre faulted under the pressure, because the 8th make an successful assault at the transporters of the cluster. It was an mystery to the overall commander of the clan troops how were it possible that the Regulars could survive so long. The naval assets recognize a small research facility at the moon. That provide the DCMS defenders with information about troop movement. The Khan ordered all his clusters to the ground and finished the job.

Tinaca (DC) January 3052

Attackers: 115th Striker Cluster (Delta Galaxy)

Defenders: 1st Sun Zhang Academy Cadre

Outcome: The Cadet Cadre was fanatical loyal to House Kurita and sacrificed their live in the defense for this planet. The Star Colonel tried to capture as many cadets alive as possible, but in the ending only 3 companies get bondsmen. The other members of the cadre unit were killed in the battle.

Toffen (DC) March 3052

Attackers: 332nd Assault Cluster (Beta Galaxy)

Defenders: 3rd and 8th Toffen Guards (2 'Mech companies 1 regiment of infantry)

Outcome: The defenders used the terrain to their advantage during the fight for the planet. The militia used an old industrial area to frustrate the Ghost Bear. Whenever the clan warriors searched for the enemies he slipped away. The commander could save his unit from the explosion of the power plant building. That was the turning point. The clan force hunt the militia to the last man.

Utrecht (FRR) March 3052

Attackers: Ourse Keshik

Defenders: None

Outcome: The planet surrender to the Ghost Bear without a fight. The clans welcomed the resource rich world.